Northern Arizona University shootout: 1 dead, 3 injured

Arizona, Oct 9: One person was killed and three others were injured on Friday, Oct 9 morning, during a shootout at Northern Arizona University (NAU).

According to reports, the shooting took place at NAU Flagstaff campus. Shooter was taken to a police custody.

Following the shootout, Mountain View Hall residents were told to stay indoors. When the situation limped back to normalcy, the campus was not on the lockdown.

"The three victims are being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center. The incident took place outside Mountain View Hall on the northeast end of the Flagstaff Campus. The first call of shots fired came in at 1:20 a.m", NAU said in its official statement.

Family Assistance Center was set up in the ballroom of 1899 Bar & Grill, 307 W Dupont Ave.

Long distance parents were provided with a helpline number: 928-523-0007.

"We have made support services available to our students, faculty and staff in the Health and Learning Center", NAU tweeted.

Today's shootout is the 46th such gun firing incident inside a college campus in US this year.

Family Assistance Center has been set up in the ballroom of 1899 Bar & Grill, 307 W Dupont Ave. Long distance parents may call 928-523-0007.